Hygienic sanitary napkin disposal system

Abstract

A disposal system for the convenient and hygienic disposal of sanitary napkins detoxifies, sanitizes and deodorizes the sanitary napkins and prevents viewing of the unsightly disposed waste. The disposal system includes a secure rugged box-like container assembly having an opening at the top and a cover that fits over the opening. The cover has an access opening at the top and a lid pivotably securable to the cover, the lid formed in the shape of a wedge-shaped scoop, pivotal within the opening in the cover between a fully closed position that substantially seals the container to reduce evaporation and a fully opened position that permits waste material to be deposited into the container, prevents viewing of the contents of the container and controls any splashing. The disposal system includes a government-approved germicidal solution within the container, the solution including a blend of organic quaternary ammonium compound, isopropyl alcohol and fragrance.

I claim: 
     
       1. A sanitary disposal system comprising: a container for storing waste material, the container having a first opening;   a cover for the first opening, the cover having a second opening; and   a lid comprising top and bottom surfaces defining a receptacle, the lid being attached to the cover such that the lid is pivotable within the second opening between an open position wherein the bottom surface covers the second opening and the receptacle is positioned to receive waste material, and a closed position wherein the top surface covers the second opening and the receptacle is positioned to deposit waste material into the container.   
     
     
       2. A sanitary disposal system according to claim 1 wherein the cover has a lip that extends horizontally into the receptacle. 
     
     
       3. A sanitary napkin disposal system according to claim 2 wherein the lip is angled downward for directing waste material into the container. 
     
     
       4. A sanitary napkin disposal system according to claim 1, wherein the lid is removably attached to the cover and the cover is removably attached to the container. 
     
     
       5. A sanitary napkin disposal system according to claim 1, further comprising a germicidal disinfecting solution contained within the container for killing bacteria and microorganisms. 
     
     
       6. A sanitary napkin disposal system according to claim 5, wherein the disinfecting solution is a blend of an organic quaternary ammonium compound with isopropyl alcohol, fragrance and water.